Emma's POV
I didn't know if Alec was alive or dead. Selene's words haunted me as I laid in my room, tossing and turning and not finding sleep.
It was getting dark and I hadn't eaten anything. I didn't want to face Selene at the dining table.
“Lady Emma," a voice came from outside the door and I sighed, going to answer it.
“The alpha has invited you to dinner again." The maid said. It was the same girl from earlier.
The titles still made me very uncomfortable and most times I wondered if there would come a day I'd ever fully accept it.
"Please tell him that I respectfully decline. I am not so hungry and if I am, I will eat from my room.” I replied with a bow.
The girl looked like she wanted to argue but I gave her a stern face, “Please," she sighed, clearly swallowing her word
